misfire cylinder four

2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE
190 MILES • 5.3L • V8
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SHERMAN SIMMONS
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25 psi in cylinder, engine running rough and gas smell.
Oct 2, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This reading indicates you may have either burned valves or bad rings.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-engine-piston-rings

The heads will have to removed to determine the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Roy
Oct 2, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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